As we look back on 2025, one thing became clear. The episodes that resonated most were not about quick fixes. They were about helping women finally understand their bodies. This year, you leaned into conversations that offered clarity instead of confusion, compassion instead of restriction, and real explanations for why your body responds the way it does.

In this special Best of 2025 episode, we are revisiting the moments that moved you most. You will hear powerful clips on gut health, hormones, burnout, mitochondria, intimacy, alcohol, oral and eye health, and the nervous system. Again and again, the message was the same. Your symptoms are not random, your body is not broken, and everything is connected. When we support digestion, calm the nervous system, and honor female physiology, healing becomes possible and sustainable.

If these conversations reflect what you are craving right now, I invite you to join the Keto-Green 16 Challenge. This is not just about healthy eating. It is about challenging what has been holding you back. For 16 days, you will replenish your body, boost your energy, and reconnect to your highest self with daily support from me, a private community, proven meal plans and recipes, intermittent fasting protocols designed for women, and real results like weight loss, mental clarity, and lasting energy.

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Welcome to The Girlfriend Doctor Podcast.
[00:02:57] The Gut-Hormone Link You Need to Know with Steven Wright
[00:05:06] HRT: Compounding Hormones & Customization with Sahar Swidan
[00:07:16] Histamine & Burnout: The Connection with Will Cole
[00:10:33] Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol with Olivia Farrelly
[00:14:40] Repair Your Mitochondria, Heal Your Body
[00:18:07] Empowering Women: Beyond the Estrogen Window
[00:00:25] The Deadly Secrets in Your Smile Part 1
[00:23:06] Reclaiming Sacred Sexuality
[00:26:44] New Year Q&A Special: Heartfelt Stories, Hair Loss & Hormonal Insights
[00:30:24] Eye Health & Migraine Relief (Live Community Call) Dr. Rani Banik

Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca:

Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

So many women hit midlife and suddenly find themselves whispering about things they never thought they'd struggle with, like desire, dryness, disconnection, or feeling like a stranger in their own body. That quiet discomfort adds up, and it can take a real toll on intimacy and self-confidence. In this episode, we start talking about what's actually going on with your hormones, your libido, and your relationships, so you can finally get clarity instead of guessing.

Gabriella Espinosa, a Menopause Advocate, Women's Health and Sexual Wellness Coach, and Host of Pleasure in the Pause, joins me and immediately brings this grounded mix of wisdom, humor, and real-life experience. She opens up about her own perimenopause journey and why understanding your anatomy, pleasure points, and changing hormones is a total game-changer. We talk about how to speak up with your partner and your doctor in a way that feels honest and not awkward.

You'll hear simple, practical ways to reconnect with your body, rebuild desire, and shift the narrative around menopause from "something to survive" into something that actually expands your confidence. Gabriella shares how this stage of life can sharpen your wisdom, deepen your pleasure, and even make you feel sexier than you expected. If you've been craving a more open, empowering take on sexual wellness in your 40s, 50s, and beyond, this conversation is for you. And before you go, grab my Free Holiday Recipe Guide, 29 pages of hormone-friendly Keto-Green dishes that help you enjoy every festive bite without the crash, bloat, or guilt, available at dranna.com.

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction.

[00:01:54] Cost of silence in intimacy.

[00:06:48] Midlife sexuality and pleasure.

[00:09:40] Self-discovery through sexual anatomy.

[00:12:11] Bodily awareness and sexual desire.

[00:16:35] Intimacy and pleasure anatomy.

[00:22:14] Pleasure exploration in midlife.

[00:26:49] Menopause as an invitation.

[00:30:06] Sexual awakening in later life.

[00:32:10] Redefining midlife women's roles.

[00:35:52] Healing a body you hate.

[00:39:30] Unsilencing women's conversations.

Memorable Quotes:

"I discovered that midlife isn't the end. It isn't the end of pleasure. It's really a new, exciting chapter." [00:10:30] – Gabriella Espinosa

"Your pleasure isn't lost. It may be buried under layers of stress, shame, or disconnection, but it's not gone." [00:33:19] – Gabriella Espinosa

Links Mentioned:

Free Holiday Recipe Guide: https://dranna.com/holidayrecipes

Connect with Gabriella Espinosa:

Website: https://www.pleasureinthepause.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellaespinosa/

Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca:

Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

Oxytocin might get all the hype as the "love hormone," but the way it quietly shapes our mood, relationships, and everyday well-being is honestly pretty incredible once you understand it. In today's episode, you'll get a clear look at what this hormone is actually doing behind the scenes and why it plays such a big role in how connected, calm, and joyful we feel. We break down the real science in simple language and talk about the places where oxytocin shows up in your life without you even noticing.

I'm sitting down with my good friend, Dr. Tyna Moore, one of the smartest and most grounded voices in regenerative medicine, and a licensed Naturopathic Physician and Chiropractor with nearly 30 years of experience. She shares how oxytocin supports immunity, emotional balance, metabolic health, and even pain resilience in ways most women never hear about. We talk through simple, doable habits that naturally lift oxytocin without feeling like another task on your list.

We also open up about topics that deserve way more space, like vaginal atrophy, pelvic floor strength, intimacy changes, and how oxytocin weaves into all of it as we age. You'll walk away with insights you can use immediately to support your body, your mood, and your relationships. And before you tune out, don't forget to grab my Free Holiday Recipe Guide at dranna.com, it's packed with cozy, hormone-friendly Keto-Green recipes that let you enjoy the season without the crash or guilt.

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction.

[00:01:01] Oxytocin: The queen mother hormone.

[00:04:48] Oxytocin's far-reaching benefits.

[00:09:10] Oxytocin's impact on pain.

[00:12:20] Boosting oxytocin for well-being.

[00:16:02] Microdosing oxytocin through play.

[00:21:05] Importance of community for longevity.

[00:21:36] Oxytocin and stress reduction.

[00:25:05] Oxytocin's role in hormones.

[00:30:59] Medicalizing menopause concerns.

[00:34:03] Hormones and family dynamics.

[00:36:44] Physiology drives behavior transformation.

[00:39:47] Oxytocin vs. Cortisol Dynamics.

[00:44:05] Intimacy and stress management.

[00:47:19] Vaginal health importance and microbiome.

[00:56:50] Health of the vagina and intimacy.

[00:59:20] Vaginal and urinary health solutions.

[01:02:06] Hormonal impact on urinary health.

Memorable Quotes:

"It's a calming down of the nervous system enough to move through the pain is how I've tried to explain this to my patients and what I've experienced personally." [00:06:38] – Dr. Tyna Moore

"The more that you nurture me, make me feel safe, make me feel beautiful, make me feel happy, the more my hormones will respond positively and you will get the beautiful, happy wife that you deserve." [00:34:22] – Dr. Tyna Moore

Links Mentioned:

Free Holiday Recipe Guide: https://dranna.com/holidayrecipes

Ozempic Uncovered Course: https://www.drtyna.com/ozempicuncovered

Dr. Anna's Oxytocin Quiz: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/oxytocin-quiz

Connect with Dr. Tyna Moore:

Website: https://www.drtyna.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtynashow/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drtyna

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-tyna-show/id1577258582

Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca:

Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca

Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com